Articles, tagged with "coming of age", page 1

The Gidget Effect: When Surf Bikinis Hit the Mainstream

Today, surf bikinis are accepted as a standard part of modern surfwear. But like many other aspects of surfing fashion and equipment, it wasn't until the late 1950's and early 1960's that they became more widely known and accepted in the greater public co... Read >
Author: John Vantine

Why Hire an Interior Plantscaper

Before the 1970's no one really new what an interior plantscaper was let alone hire one. Usually a secretary or some other unfortunate person in an office would be delegated the task of caring for the rubber tree or snake plant in the bosses office. Most... Read >
Author: davidallred

Corsage and Button Holes - A Fascinating History

I was recently honoured to be invited to a friend's wedding, and at some point while we were waiting for the bride to arrive we ended up discussing the history of the corsage or boutonniere that is worn at such events. Nobody there had a particularly good... Read >
Author: Helsboulong12

Fun Animated Films for the Whole Family

As far as movie genres go, the animated film industry may have one of the toughest tasks asked of them all. Sure, you can colour a picture of just about anything, add some whimsical music, put it in front of a seven-year-old, and they will almost certainl... Read >
Author: Andrew Joyce

18th Birthday Traditions

For many people the 18th birthday is the coming of age for young boys and girls all over the world. It has long been held as one of the most important birthdays because it officially starts the adulthood of the child. The main thing that most people be... Read >
Author: Paul David Smith

21st Birthday Speeches are Different to Other Speeches

21st Birthday speeches mark an important stage in one's life. They combine looking back with looking forward. Usually parents or relatives give the speeches and so they are personal in tone because they are being given by someone who knows the celebrant w... Read >
Author: Article Publisher

Traditional Birthday Gifts And Celebrations

Annual events celebrating the anniversary of someone's birth are a common feature around the world, but not all cultures are the same. As well as celebrating birthdays of friends and family, some cultures also celebrate the birth of a god or deity peculia... Read >
Author: jdanjer

The Father Of The Groom Girlfriends Wedding Etiquette

During the 1800 to 1900, the wedding etiquette is that the father of the groom's girlfriend should pay for the wedding expenses. Everything that has to be paid should be paid by the father of the groom's girlfriend. This was the wedding etiquette befo... Read >
Author: Joe Silla

The Bride's Quilt - a Wedding Celebration

The art of quilting once played a much more prominent role in the lives of young men and women. The Bride's Quilt and the Freedom Quilt teach us lessons of the days gone by. Our lifestyle today finds us purchasing a wedding gift at a local store; many ... Read >
Author: Author Unknown

The Hotel Industry - Timeshare

TACKLES TIMESHARING With lower occupancy rates, a sagging economy, and the changing demographics of travelers, hotel industry officials are constantly searching for ways to fill rooms. One hot topic is timesharing. Long considered the bad boy of the... Read >
Author: Kevin Co

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